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“I like to kind of change my performance so that there's more to play with in the editing suite. At the same time I think by the time you've done say 55 takes you're exhausted and you've kind of lost the power behind it that you had on take #1 or take #2.”

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Eleanor Tomlinson

Eleanor Tomlinson is a British actress born in May 1992. She has gained widespread acclaim for her outstanding performances in various television series and films, particularly in 'Peter Pan' and 'The Hobbit' trilogies. Tomlinson's acting career began in her childhood, and her talent and hard work have made her one of the most promising young actors in the UK today. more

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